Early holiday, more fans: Philippines schools adapt to climate change

This school year started two months earlier than usual, so the term ends before peak heat in May. Classes have been rearranged to keep children out of the midday heat, and schools are equipped with fans and water stations. The moves are examples of how countries are adapting to the higher temperatures caused by climate change, often with limited resources.

Early holiday, more fans: Philippines schools adapt to climate change

This school year started two months earlier than usual, so the term ends before peak heat in May. Classes have been rearranged to keep children out of the midday heat, and schools are equipped with fans and water stations. The moves are examples of how countries are adapting to the higher temperatures caused by climate change, often with limited resources.